Since 1996, Mwangaza has been working in schools and communities to promote peace and education. Mwangaza is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) in Tanzania.
Mwangaza Staff
John Kavishe, Senior Program Coordinator
Working for Mwangaza since: 2008
My favorite part of working for Mwangaza is: Meeting with and learning from people in Tanzania and other countries. I am learning different perspectives regarding education and partnership.
Non-violence has impacted my life: Both as an individual and as part of a team. I can now re-establish connection with family members more easily when there is a misunderstanding, because I have learned to identify my feelings and needs. As a Mwangaza team member, I have noted that we can understand one another more easily.
Allen Ephraim, Driver
Working for Mwangaza since: 2000
My favorite part of working for Mwangaza is: I love my work. I like to do any work that fulfills Mwangaza.
Non-violence has impacted my life: Because we have been working in the light of God and by doing so.
Daudi Msseemmaa, Advisor
Working for Mwangaza since: 2012
My favorite part of working for Mwangaza is: Seeing change.
Non-violence has impacted my life: Because we live in a violent world. It is easy to despair, but even in the most violent places that I visit, there is subversive non-violence. Non-violence has given me a framework for my brain to make sense of what my heart already sees.'
Johnson Laizer, COmmunications
Working for Mwangaza since: 2024
My favorite part of working for Mwangaza is: Witnessing the transformative impact of education on individuals and communities. Seeing students develop confidence and skills, and watching teachers become more empowered and effective is incredibly rewarding.
Non-violence has impacted my life: In many ways, including shaping my approach to conflict resolution. Non-violence encourages me to prioritize my needs first and seek empathy, patience, and mutual understanding. It has taught me to seek peaceful solutions rather than resorting to aggression or by using power over someone. Non-violence inspired me to contribute to a more harmonious and just society as a whole.
Salome Lally, Senior Program Coordinator
Working for Mwangaza since: 2009
My favorite part of working for Mwangaza is: Working with girls and women during seminars.
Non-violence has impacted my life: I have learned how to identify my feelings and express my needs without causing conflicts or misunderstandings.
Nemayan Kin’Gori, Bursar
Working for Mwangaza since: 2003
My favorite part of working for Mwangaza is: I get to have more understanding on matters concerning the community in general. It has made me offer my assistance to the needy in my community.
Non-violence has impacted my life by: Making me patient, tolerant, and kind to all people.
Dr. Phillip Wilder, Advisor
Working for Mwangaza since: 2016; volunteering since 1998
My favorite part of working for Mwangaza is: Teaching and learning together. It is a family - I have learned so much working side-by-side with the members of the Mwangaza family, doing critically important work, supporting students and safety in schools and empowering teachers. It is a beautiful exchange of ideas and I am so lucky.
Non-violence has impacted my life: Everyone who advocates for non-violence and peace has a path where their own life was brought to non-violence because they were experiencing violence in some way. Non-violence has been a way for me to live, to unlearn who I thought I was, to connect with my feelings and needs, to connect with others, and to have community. I wouldn’t be who I am or where I am without non-violence; it is integral to my entire life.
Chloe “Coco” Ahlf, Development
Working for Mwangaza since: 2020
My favorite part of working for Mwangaza is: Being part of a family of people seeking to grow and develop themselves. I have learned so much from the leaders of Mwangaza, the teachers in the schools, and especially the many students I have met in Tanzania. They have helped me find my own power.
Non-violence has impacted my life: By helping me identify my needs and prioritize what I can control rather than trying to force an outcome. I am much more at peace with myself, which then means I can be peaceful with others.
Richard Mbwambo, Program Coordinator
Working for Mwangaza since: 2016
My favorite part of working for Mwangaza is: Working together with my colleagues as we design programs, plan for implementation, and evaluate impact.
Non-violence has impacted my life: By empowering me with effective skills for communicating with people.
Eva Elibariki, Office Assistant
Working for Mwangaza since: 1996
My favorite part of working for Mwangaza is: Preparing materials for seminars, because I know its worth. I’m glad that the students, teachers, parents, and school staff, together, understand the meaning of safe school. I am proud that in a few years, my grand-children will be studying in a safe school and safe environment.
Rev. Gideon Kivuyo, Board Chair
The Rev. Gideon Kivuyo has served as Mwangaza board chair since 2023.
My favorite part of being on the Mwangaza board: I like to be part of those who help the Mwangaza partnership achieve its goals, namely to promote peace and education in our schools.
Non-violence has impacted my life: Because we live in a violent world, peace is the product of non-violence. I always strive for peace and avoid violence. Non-violence has enabled me to bear with other people, even the violent ones. I also assess myself to avoid hurting other people.
Our Mission
Mwangaza partners with schools and communities to create safe learning environments.